Saturday, August 31, 2013

30 Seconds to Mars have used a menagerie of animals –including a lion, wolf and zebra – in their music video for “Up in the Air” which were supplied by Good Dog Animals in California.

To: JaredLetoNet@gmail.com

To whom it concerns,

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment." Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that 30 Seconds to Mars have used a menagerie of animals –including a lion, wolf and zebra – in their music video for “Up in the Air” which were supplied by Good Dog Animals in California.

I voice my opposition to the use of animals in this way! So I urge you to stop using animals for entertainment!

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment." Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that for your current TV advertising campaign for your “Lash Vegas” mascara, Barry M has used a white tiger sourced from Green Screen Animals in California.

I'm very disappointed by the fact you have used an animal and I hope you will be introducing a ‘no animals’ advertising policy as a result of the current discussions.

St Edmundsbury Borough Council is planning to feature a ‘Living Nativity’ featuring donkeys, alpacas and sheep at its Christmas Fayre this year, in addition to reindeer which it also used last year.

To: sharon.fairweather@stedsbc.gov.uk

Tourism Officer, Sharon Fairweather

Dear Madam,

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment." Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that St Edmundsbury Borough Council is planning to feature a ‘Living Nativity’ featuring donkeys, alpacas and sheep at its Christmas Fayre this year, in addition to reindeer which it also used last year.

I'm very disappointed by the fact you are using animals. Therefore I urge the Council to stop using live animals at events.

Harper’s Bazaar has used various wild animals, including a tiger cub and baby gibbons, in a photo shoot for its pre-fall collections.

To: Connie.Osborne@harpersbazaar.co.uk

Managing Editor, Connie Osbourne.

Dear Madam,

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment." Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that Harper’s Bazaar has used various wild animals, including a tiger cub and baby gibbons, in a photo shoot for its pre-fall collections. In response to a complaint, the magazine advised that they would “share the information you provided with the production managers who worked on the shoot”.

I'm very disappointed by the fact you have used animals .

I need a commitment that you will introducie a ‘no animals’ advertising policy as a result of the current discussions.

Sears has used a capuchin in its ‘A Monkey’s Uncle’ advertising campaign.

To: Brian.Hanover@searshc.com

Brian Hanover

Dear Sir,

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment." Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that Sears has used a capuchin in its ‘A Monkey’s Uncle’ advertising campaign.I'm very disappointed by the fact you have used animals .I urge you introduce a ‘no animals’ advertising policy.

The Flaming Lips have used a capuchin monkey and a frog in their music video for “You Lust”.

To: info@delocreative.com

Delo Creative

To whom it concerns,

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment."Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that The Flaming Lips have used a capuchin monkey and a frog in their music video for “You Lust”.I'm very disappointed by the fact you have used animals .I urge you introduce a ‘no animals’ advertising policy.

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment."Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that for you latest television advert, Whiskas has used two leopards trained by Eric Weld from Hollywood Animals in California.

An investigation of Hollywood Animals, leopards were found in a sorry state, living in isolation and displaying stereotypical behaviour.

Mars Petcare subsequently responded that “…the welfare of each animal involved in the filming has been, and continues to be, our priority before, during and after the advert’s production” and “….we only used animals from handlers who have been thoroughly vetted for stringent animal welfare standards by respected bodies; in the case of this advert we only used leopards whose handlers have been given the USDA Animal Welfare License.”

Despite your assurances, I'm extremely disappointed that Mars Petcare would choose to use wild animals in advertising, especially given their response to aletter in which they state “Our passion for pets extends to all animals, and we are dedicated to their well-being”.

As investigations have shown, possession of a USDA licence does not guarantee that performing animals will not suffer. Have Trunk Will Travel – who use violence and electric shocks to force their elephants to perform – holds a USDA and AZA approval and the films Water for Elephants and Zookeeper in which their elephants were used received an American Humane Association “no animals were harmed” assurance.So I urge you to adopt a policy of not using animals in future promotions!

Boehringer Ingelheim has used an elephant from Have Trunk Will Travel in its advertising campaign for Spiriva. ADI has revealed evidence of elephants being electric-shocked and beaten whilst being trained at Have Trunk Will Travel in California.

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment."Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that Boehringer Ingelheim has used an elephant from Have Trunk Will Travel in its advertising campaign for Spiriva.

There is revealed evidence of elephants being electric-shocked and beaten whilst being trained at Have Trunk Will Travel in California.

As investigations have shown, possession of a USDA licence does not guarantee that performing animals will not suffer.

I'm very disappointed by the fact you have used animals .So I urge you to adopt a policy of not using animals in future promotions!

PPR has used a leopard in its television advertising campaign for Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium perfume, which features actress Emily Blunt.

To: press@kering.com

Kering,

To whom it concerns,

Despite reassurances that the animals have been well cared for on-set – abuse usually occurs off set and behind the scenes, while the animals are being trained or kept isolated in their cages, deprived of all the normal, social and mental stimulation that they would enjoy in the wild.

Animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns. Yet thousands of these animals are forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment; are carted across the country in cramped and stuffy boxcars or semi-truck trailers; are kept chained or caged in barren, boring, and filthy enclosures; and are separated from their families and friends—all for the sake of human "entertainment."

Many of these animals even pay with their lives.

I read that PPR has used a leopard in its television advertising campaign for Yves Saint Laurent’s Opium perfume, which features actress Emily Blunt.I'm very disappointed by the fact you have used animals .Therefore I urge you to introduce a ‘no animals’ advertising policy.

Sincerely,Name/Country

Animals Are Not Ours For Entertainment

Animal 'Actors'Sure,
onscreen they may seem like natural "actors" with the ability to ham it
up like no other. But animals used in movies and television don't lead
pampered lives like many of their human counterparts do.Animals are
confused by the things that directors and trainers expect them to do
when the cameras are rolling. The only reason they perform these
confusing acts is to escape the abuse that's bound to be waiting for
them if they don't obey, including physical abuse: A primatologist who
spent 14 months working undercover for a facility that trains great apes
for film and television saw trainers kick and punch the animals to make
them be obedient.In this age of computer-generated imagery and
animatronics—think King Kong—there is absolutely no need for real
animals to be on the sets of TV shows and films.

It’s been an extremely bloody few weeks in the Ferocious Isles, even by Faroese standards. On August 8, 107 Long-finned Pilot whales were slaughtered in Sandavágur.
On August 11, 21 were butchered in Leynar and on the 13th, 135 lost their lives in Húsavík.

Pilot whales are currently classified in the family Delphindae and are therefore dolphins. In the end they are all cetaceans, mammals, intelligent sentient beings.

Know that I strongly oppose the senseless and barbaric killing of precious marine wildlife.

Killing for food is not an excuse for cruelty in the same way as the need for labor is not an excuse for slavery. Further, Pilot whales are unfit for food as stated in this link: Dietary recommendation on the consumption of pilot whale meat and blubber and in this one: Faroe islanders told to stop eating 'toxic' whales

The Faroe Islands don’t need to kill dolphins for food as the era of isolation and dependence on maritime resources is far behind us. There is a high standard of living in the islands and supermarkets are everywhere.

As I am very upset by the grinds, I will not buying your products and I will urge my supermarkets and governments not to import them.

Regards,

Name/Country

The chase and beaching of the animals is extremely stressful and inhumane for them, and once its spinal cord has been cut, it can take several minutes for the animal to die. No discrimination is made as to mothers and babies, pregnant females, family units — all are slaughtered.

A morbid scene: Children sit upon a newly killed
Pilot Whale after a Grind in The Faroes.

I read and saw the photos of chimpanzees being forced to perform in shows twice a day at your attraction Schwaben Park.

There has been witnessed first-hand the degrading tricks that these animals are subjected to, which include being made to ride a tricycle, balance on a ball and jump over hurdles, in addition to wearing human clothes.Schwaben Park boasts that its shows are “unique in Europe” and sadly hundreds of visitors currently attend the performances.

It is truly disturbing to see our primate cousins being treated in this way and I urge the attraction to cease the shows and retire the chimps.

Chimpanzees are intelligent, social animals that share 98% of their genetic makeup with us. Making chimpanzees, and other primates, perform in this way not only causes great suffering to the animals involved – it also undermines serious welfare and conservation action.

William Throop (Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies)

Kevin Coburn (Director of Communications)

Dear Sir,

Ten months ago, Bill and Lou—two beloved oxen at Green Mountain College’s Cerridwen Farm—were scheduled to be slaughtered and turned into hamburger meat for the school’s cafeteria.
This decision, which was integral to the farm’s notion of “sustainability,” resulted in an outpouring of international criticism – including over 3 million angry emails – condemning the college for such a callous choice.

Particularly incomprehensible was the fact that GMC had refused multiple offers by animal sanctuaries (including VINE Sanctuary and Farm Sanctuary) to take the oxen off its hands at no cost to the college.
To an extent, unrelenting public pressure worked: Bill was spared. But Lou, due to leg injuries, was allegedly euthanized and buried in an undisclosed location. Neither was turned into hamburger meat. Or so GMC claimed.

A recent event suggests that GMC may have lied. According to a reliable source who recently visited GMC during freshman orientation weekend, Bill was nowhere to be found.
A student worker at Cerridwen farm told her that, actually, both Bill and Lou were killed and served in the college cafeteria, and now they have a new oxen team.

I encourage GMC to reveal the truth about what happened to both oxen. Specifically, I demand answers to the following 3 questions:

Is Bill still alive?

If Bill was killed, what were the circumstances of his death?

Was Lou euthanized and buried (as initially claimed) or slaughtered and then served in the college’s cafeteria (as many suspect)?

Berks County District Attorney John Adams
Phone: 610-478-6000
Email: da@countyofberks.com

Please contact the Pennsylvania Tourism Bureau and tell them that you won't be vacationing in PA because of illegal live pigeon shoots.
1-800-847-4872 - Post on their Facebook page HERE

This is for US-residents: Please contact the Pennsylvania Legislature and tell them to pass SB510 which explicitly bans pigeons shoots once and for all. You can read the bill here. The current legislative session ends 11-30-2014. Click here to find and contact your Pennsylvania state legislator

To whom it concerns,

Pigeon shoots are vile competitions where thousands of birds are shot, killed or suffer terrible wounds and crippling pain.

These innocent animals are neither fed nor given water for days before the shooting starts, so that they will be easier targets. Suffering from dehydration and starvation, they are then launched out of small wooden boxes and into a storm of gunfire. Wracked with pain from searing buckshot lacerations, some will twist and fall from the sky with broken wings and backs. Other will escape, though death comes slowly for these poor birds for it may take days for them to succumb to their wounds.

Many if not most of the slob shooters at Pennsylvania's infamous live pigeon shoots come from outside the state. They use Pennsylvania as their personal toilet, because they can't get away with such abuse at home.

They blast away at victims they will never so much as touch, leaving untold numbers to die in the surrounding fields over hours or days of their wounds, of predation, exposure or whatever in clear violation of Pennsylvania Humane Laws.

What do they care? When they're done, they'll simply go home. Or at least, that's how it has always been done before. Not anymore. Now comes SHARK's Operation Bright Light.

Why call it Operation Bright Light? Because when you turn over a rock you may find a slimy, smelly fungus, but when the sunlight shines on that fungus, it dries up and blows away. Pigeon shooters are no better than a slimy, smelling fungus.
I'm going to shine a very bright, very hot light on pigeon shooters, especially those living outside Pennsylvania.

All of this suffering, all of this pain and torture, happens because a few people take pleasure in such blood sport. If we are to call ourselves a civilized society, then we must forever ban live pigeon shoots!

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